In the General Motors camp, when it came to muscle cars, Oldsmobile had the 442 (or 4-4-2 depending on the model year). Originally, it was the abbreviation for four-barrel carburetor, four-speed transmission, and dual exhaust (but that would evolve… more»
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Jun 17, 2024 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Final Edition: 1990 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser
I have long lamented the demise of the domestic Station Wagon. However, with buyers focusing on Vans and SUVs, it simply didn’t make economic sense for manufacturers to develop and produce what quickly became a niche vehicle. This 1990… more»
Jun 17, 2024 • For Sale • 7 Comments
No Reserve: 1992 Oldsmobile Cutlass Calais Quad 442 W41
It is common for manufacturers to revive an iconic badge to improve sales and draw buyers into showrooms. However, the practice isn’t successful if the company keeps the model a secret. Such was the case with Oldsmobile and its… more»
Jun 14, 2024 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Grandma’s 1993 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme
The rear-wheel drive Olds Cutlass Supreme was winding down in 1988 when the all-new front-wheel drive Cutlass Supreme was introduced. Built on the same new W-Body platform as the Chevy Lumina and Buick Regal, it was a roomy successor… more»
Jun 7, 2024 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Same Family Since New: 1967 Oldsmobile Cutlass 442
We are used to seeing GTOs and Chevelles from the late 1960’s but the 1967 Oldsmobile Cutlass 442 is less common. Oldsmobile produced the 442 between 1964 to 1987. Like the GTO, it was originally an option package. It… more»
Jun 7, 2024 • For Sale • 17 Comments
W34 GT Package: 1970 Oldsmobile Toronado Project
With the base-model 1970 Oldsmobile Toronado offering 375 horsepower from its standard 455 V8, that sounds like plenty of power, and it was indeed satisfactory for most drivers. However, buyers had the opportunity to select option W34, the GT… more»
May 31, 2024 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Bring Offers: 1970 Oldsmobile F-85 W-31
When a seller lists a classic project with muscle credentials and says they might consider offers, it guarantees that potential buyers will sit up and take notice. Such is the case with this 1970 Oldsmobile F-85. The seller set… more»
May 29, 2024 • For Sale • 11 Comments
442 Clone: 1971 Oldsmobile Cutlass
The most often cloned muscle car in the General Motors fold is probably the 1969-72 Chevelle SS 396. But others pop up from time to time, like this 1971 Oldsmobile Cutlass. It wears 442 badging (or 4-4-2 if you… more»
May 29, 2024 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Swivel Buckets and 36K Miles: 1976 Oldsmobile Cutlass
Certain types of vehicles stir the Barn Finds army into an absolute frenzy. Cars like this 1976 Oldsmobile Cutlass for sale on Craigslist in Maple Leaf, Minnesota are guaranteed to elicit several comments from readers. This, from a writer’s… more»
May 23, 2024 • For Sale • 15 Comments
455 Four-Speed! 1973 Oldsmobile Cutlass
Mention “455 and a four speed” and you’ll pique the interest of any gear-head with a pulse. Calling this car an “unverified” 4-4-2 gives its seller immediate credibility, and that bodes well for other elements of the description. The… more»
May 21, 2024 • For Sale • 17 Comments
21k Original Miles? 1983 Oldsmobile Toronado Convertible
The practice of transforming Sedans or Hardtops into Convertibles isn’t new, and everyone from ambitious amateurs to renowned coachbuilders has tried it. However, when a company famous for producing Presidential limousines performs the work, you can be sure the… more»
May 21, 2024 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Corvette Powered! 1990 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser
This 1990 Oldsmobile isn’t any ordinary Custom Cruiser. It’s a custom Custom Cruiser. It offers a fantastic alternative for someone seeking a classic Station Wagon with performance credentials because its engine bay houses a fire-breathing Corvette V8. It is… more»
May 18, 2024 • For Sale • 9 Comments
62k-Mile Survivor: 1975 Oldsmobile Hurst/Olds
The Hurst/Olds was a product of a partnership between Oldsmobile and Hurst Performance. Beginning in 1968, it was built in small numbers and sporadically through 1984. When we usually see one of these autos, they’re either a 1983 or… more»
May 16, 2024 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Reasonably Priced: 1977 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme
This 1977 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme Brougham has been for sale for a while. This new ad is listed here on Craigslist for the past 6 days. The car is located in Reno, Nevada and looks in good shape even… more»
May 15, 2024 • For Sale • 12 Comments
1968 Oldsmobile 442 Convertible Project
The Olds 442 (aka 4-4-2) joined the Pontiac GTO and other GM muscle cars in 1964. Its best sales year would come in 1968 when all of General Motors’ mid-size vehicles would get redesigned. Convertibles seem to go with… more»
May 14, 2024 • For Sale • 39 Comments
Rare 400: 1967 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser
Enthusiasts with a family often face limited choices when searching for a classic to park in their garage. A Station Wagon is the obvious candidate, but locating a vehicle that stands apart from the crowd can be challenging. That’s… more»
